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Speaker Not Loud Enough

Just wanted to check if it's just me or are there other forum members also experiencing the similar issue of speakers just not being loud enough???
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my one is screaming

Have you enabled dts feature when using the stock music player? Also it depends if the audio file volume was upped correctly when it was mixed. It plays real loud for me even when dts is not activated. Also think about ambient noise in the background when you are playing music
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for me it's speaker, not speakers... I can only hear sound coming out of one speaker... I guess the other one is the mic... and yes I can barely hear mine too

Thanks Dude. Got it. It was the DTS function that was off.

mhsamma said:
Just wanted to check if it's just me or are there other forum members also experiencing the similar issue of speakers just not being loud enough???
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Best way to try it - call your voicemail, and put it on loudspeaker .... mine is loud like a mother cracker

Only the right bottom speaker on mine and 3 other test units seem to be working called my LG Rep and his is the same but its supposed to have stereo speakers as per lg
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bvc said:
for me it's speaker, not speakers... I can only hear sound coming out of one speaker... I guess the other one is the mic... and yes I can barely hear mine too
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same problem my left speaker i dont hear any apparent sound i cover it no change in sound quality but right one cover it and you hear almost nothing

Mine loud bro. Seriously. Can assure you that specially after using it lot today while driving.
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how to turn on dts
I love this phone but am also having problems with it being to quiet. i saw this post about turning on dts i cant find any option for this anywhere. not in stock music player not in settings where and how do i do this. if i cant make this speaker louder i will have to return it.

Mine's running great. Speaker is quite a bit louder than my old Nexus one. Compare it to some others if you can.

eagle1967 said:
I love this phone but am also having problems with it being to quiet. i saw this post about turning on dts i cant find any option for this anywhere. not in stock music player not in settings where and how do i do this. if i cant make this speaker louder i will have to return it.
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Should be in stock music player
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dj75728 said:
Mine's running great. Speaker is quite a bit louder than my old Nexus one. Compare it to some others if you can.
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this phone compared to my droid is 1 10th as loud and thats pushing it. in music player all i have is shuffle and playlist nothing about dts. been searching the net cant find anything. can someone please walk through steps you took to do this. i hate to lose this phone but i can not handle this i cant hear it without putting it so close i can see the picture. and both the speakers on bottom are working. i read on the net about a couple dts programs from tmobile neither of which are on my phone.

When you are playing music in the stock music player. Go to the song currently playing and you'll see dts function
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Why was it off in the first place.....

eagle1967 said:
this phone compared to my droid is 1 10th as loud and thats pushing it. in music player all i have is shuffle and playlist nothing about dts. been searching the net cant find anything. can someone please walk through steps you took to do this. i hate to lose this phone but i can not handle this i cant hear it without putting it so close i can see the picture. and both the speakers on bottom are working. i read on the net about a couple dts programs from tmobile neither of which are on my phone.
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ok
just got the 32gig card today putting mucis on it now but that wont help videos . but if it helps on this it can be made to work on video player or get teh programs off a slate dump since i guess tehy left teh apps off the g2x.

So if one of the speakers not working, then is it a defective unit? Only my right one works and the left one doesn't.

Left one is a microphone. Wow too many people are wondering about this.
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Left one is a microphone. Wow too many people are wondering about this.
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Agreed, left is mic, right is speaker, and mine is loud as a mofo (dts off)
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HiddenMenu

For those that aren't aware, kinda cool thing I found when researching what com.lge.hiddenmenu was. From the Optimus 2x thread located here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-991449.html
I'd like to stress the following that was mentioned -
Enjoy the vast amount of options and tests in there, and be careful as some are destructive.
I love the torch flashlight and dimming the capacitive buttons..
Well this one isn't so difficult but I though I'd share for those that have not worked it out yet.
The LG Device Test "HiddenMenu" is apparently on all shipping phones and it's simply disabled via removing the menu entry.
To activate you need to create a shortcut to this hidden menu. You can do this with most replacement launchers and apps like BetterCut.
Example using LauncherPro (others will use a similar method):
Long press on home screen
Select Shortcuts
Select Activities
Scroll down to and expand com.lge.hiddenmenu
Select HiddenMenu (first entry)
Enter Shortcut name
Click on shortcut to launch
Hit 'Thanks' below
Also now Logcat app:
As above
Scroll down to and expand LG Debug
Select LG Debug (first entry)
Enter Shortcut name
Click on shortcut to launch
Hit 'Thanks' below
Enjoy the vast amount of options and tests in there, and be careful as some are destructive.
Perhaps Useful:
Dim Capacitive Buttons: Device Test | Touch LED Brightness
Turn on Camera LED: Device Test | Camera Test | Torch Flashlight Preview
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Thanks for this. Was aware of the hidden menu, but hadn't looked into actually finding it until I saw your post. Appreciate it.
Cheers

Raudi119 said:
Thanks for this. Was aware of the hidden menu, but hadn't looked into actually finding it until I saw your post. Appreciate it.
Cheers
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Np. There's a lot of stuff in there! I love reducing battery usage with the menu lights. Got it turned all the way down. Every little bit helps!

For ADW Launcher, it is as follows:
Long press on homescreen
Select "Custom shortcut"
Select "Pick your activity"
Select "Activites"
Then it's the same as the OP described above. Seems to be a bit more menu work to get to it through ADW lol

himmelhauk said:
For ADW Launcher, it is as follows:
Long press on homescreen
Select "Custom shortcut"
Select "Pick your activity"
Select "Activites"
Then it's the same as the OP described above. Seems to be a bit more menu work to get to it through ADW lol
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find anything in there worth changin/tweaking/messin with?

You are awesome for bringing this to my attention. I've been searching for a way to dim the hard-key backlights! Only wish this was available on the Vibrant. The G2x isn't nearly as bad but it certain wasn't much better stock! =)

schmit said:
find anything in there worth changin/tweaking/messin with?
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I reduced Led light brightness
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That's pretty sweet!
Do you know what the "destructive" menus are? There are a ton of menus/sub-folders in that hidden menu... I would hate to mess with the wrong thing.
Have any of you heard of more tech-y, back end stuff that might be worth tweaking with this? Most of the sub-folders are just acronyms that I have no clue about. It would be cool if an engineer checked it out and looked for some diamonds in the rough!

Anyone tweak with the speaker settings? My ringtones are really soft compared to my mt4g, I practically have to turn it up all the way..
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S0NiX0928 said:
You are awesome for bringing this to my attention. I've been searching for a way to dim the hard-key backlights!
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Heh, np man. Kinda funny cuz I used my phone in a dark room the other day and those menu lights killed my eyes. I remember thinking.. "man, I really like to dim these." And then I stumbled across this. Praise God.
kirdroid said:
I reduced Led light brightness
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Yep, same here. Found that to be the numeral uno benefit of this thing so far.
lobsterhead said:
That's pretty sweet!
Do you know what the "destructive" menus are? There are a ton of menus/sub-folders in that hidden menu... I would hate to mess with the wrong thing. Have any of you heard of more tech-y, back end stuff that might be worth tweaking with this? Most of the sub-folders are just acronyms that I have no clue about. It would be cool if an engineer checked it out and looked for some diamonds in the rough!
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Nope, no idea. I don't take too many chances until after I read up on the experiences from others. Google is a good place to start..

nebody try adjusting the speaker output options in the audio Cal menu? it would appear you can increase the output of the speaker but I'm a little nervous to do so because I don't want to blow the speaker.
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msage said:
nebody try adjusting the speaker output options in the audio Cal menu? it would appear you can increase the output of the speaker but I'm a little nervous to do so because I don't want to blow the speaker.
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ya, that would suck.. I'm surprised that you want to turn it up.. I'm hard of hearing WHAT?! and I can hear it just fine.

schmit said:
ya, that would suck.. I'm surprised that you want to turn it up.. I'm hard of hearing WHAT?! and I can hear it just fine.
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are you talking about the earpiece speaker? because I was referring to the speakerphone...come to think of it I'm not sure if the option affects the earpiece or speakerphone? I agree the earpiece speaker is fine but actually the speakerphone is very low, many reviews have pointed this out. I used to be able to play music on my blackberry bold 9700 and listen while I was in the shower but this phone is far from loud enough to do that
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What was the code to dial to get to the hidden menu?
Thanks

msage said:
are you talking about the earpiece speaker? because I was referring to the speakerphone...come to think of it I'm not sure if the option affects the earpiece or speakerphone? I agree the earpiece speaker is fine but actually the speakerphone is very low, many reviews have pointed this out. I used to be able to play music on my blackberry bold 9700 and listen while I was in the shower but this phone is far from loud enough to do that
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I suggest following this thread The OP is seeking out the same thing - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1058510&page=2

Pecata said:
What was the code to dial to get to the hidden menu?
Thanks
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This post may help you - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065686

thanks schmit! I've noticed that the touch led brightness reverts to default after locking the phone, is neone else having this problem?
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msage said:
thanks schmit! I've noticed that the touch led brightness reverts to default after locking the phone, is neone else having this problem?
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nope, I have it set very low.. a nice little dim.. enough to just see where they are. i like it. It has stayed there since i changed it. Lemme try a reboot.. well I'll be a SOB.. Yep, reverted back. tried it twice. It doesn't when the phone locks though, only on reboot. O'well.. I don't reboot often and it takes 2secs to change it.

msage said:
thanks schmit! I've noticed that the touch led brightness reverts to default after locking the phone, is neone else having this problem?
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Happens to me too.

I installed the capacitive touch notification app and changed the brightness there instead, don't know why it was giving me trouble lol
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[Q] Speaker boost???

has anybody found a way to use DSP manager on rooted stock rom or a workable speaker boost because i cant hear my phone ring from the next room (i have a small house by the way)

I would check your speakers, because I was having the same problem and it turns out one of the bottom speakers is blown!
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htc2364 said:
I would check your speakers, because I was having the same problem and it turns out one of the bottom speakers is blown!
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no not blown only 1 of them is a speaker. yeah i know but thats the truth.
some say other is a mic, some say its just to make it look nice.

eagle1967 said:
no not blown only 1 of them is a speaker. yeah i know but thats the truth.
some say other is a mic, some say its just to make it look nice.
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Never really paid attention until I noticed that I couldn't really hear you tube videos and music! Which was fine before, it was loud enough! So it was then I realized sound was only coming out one side so dunno!
I'm getting a replacement either way and I'll compare the two!
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it's been confirmed numerous times that one is a mic and the other is a speaker.

crazythunder said:
it's been confirmed numerous times that one is a mic and the other is a speaker.
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+1
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dachinaman said:
has anybody found a way to use DSP manager on rooted stock rom or a workable speaker boost because i cant hear my phone ring from the next room (i have a small house by the way)
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i use a program like total recorder to boost the volume of my ringtones,then copy them back to my sdcard. there are a couple of free apps online that do the same.
http://www.grab-tube.com/mp3-volume

Wow! Can't believe they sent you a replacement for a problem that doesn't exist.
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crazythunder said:
it's been confirmed numerous times that one is a mic and the other is a speaker.
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WOW .... that is lame as hell .... and this is an LG product??? No wonder my d2 sounded better and was louder
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How is that lame? You would prefer two speakers and no mic? Then it wouldn't be a phone, would it?

2 speakers and a Mic would be nice. Other than the noticeably low volume I love this phone.
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dachinaman said:
has anybody found a way to use DSP manager on rooted stock rom or a workable speaker boost because i cant hear my phone ring from the next room (i have a small house by the way)
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volume+ seems to let you do some audio tweaking i had the same problem where my audio was all the way up and wasnt very loud i downloaded and installed Volume+ i think it is on the market not sure but this allowed me to run my volume at 1/2 up and its loud as heck

it sets speaker, headset and as well as bluetooth volume levels

This doesn't allow me to boost past factory settings
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Boosting sound with/without root. (volume+)

so i read that the volume+ app will boost sound, it does work for me with the music app but my transformer is already really loud for music.
i want to boost the volume while watching movies as i have some mkvs and avis with very low volume, and volume+ does not seem to work for that through the speakers. haven't tested the headset.
i'm currently not rooted, but if possible i'd root to do this. I just want to be able to boost the volume while watching movies and then go back to normal when i'm doing anything else.
Any ideas?

Buy speakers. Unplug when finished.
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cavsoldier19d said:
Buy speakers. Unplug when finished.
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thanks for the complete lack of help.

You asked for any thoughts. I pointed out an option that you haven't mentioned yet. There's only so much you can do to force the volume to go louder from a software point of view as well as the actual speakers themselves. Thus consider a hardware option of buying external speakers which not only allows you to have louder volume depending on which speakers you buy, as well as it allows you to go back to normal by unplugging them.
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Volume+ helps on my phone but sadly did nothing for my TF speakers.
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Volume+ worked fine for me on the Transformer. You do have to experiment with it a bit. On mine I would start a song playing then open V+, I would set the EQ and volume then hit "enable" and listen to the difference. Some EQ settings and volume settings actually made the sound quieter. For example boosting the volume over 12 made the volume much quieter. I can't remember which EQ setting had that effect but I think in the end I used 11 for the volume (it gets pretty loud and a little distorted if you turn it up all the way after this with the rocker switch, but i figured I could keep that lower anyway) and I used "good quality" for the EQ. Yes I am rooted running prime 1.7 and clemsons version4 kernel. Not sure if you will have the exact same results but hope this helps anyway.

ifly4vamerica said:
Volume+ worked fine for me on the Transformer. You do have to experiment with it a bit. On mine I would start a song playing then open V+, I would set the EQ and volume then hit "enable" and listen to the difference. Some EQ settings and volume settings actually made the sound quieter. For example boosting the volume over 12 made the volume much quieter. I can't remember which EQ setting had that effect but I think in the end I used 11 for the volume (it gets pretty loud and a little distorted if you turn it up all the way after this with the rocker switch, but i figured I could keep that lower anyway) and I used "good quality" for the EQ. Yes I am rooted running prime 1.7 and clemsons version4 kernel. Not sure if you will have the exact same results but hope this helps anyway.
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My app only went to +8! I uninstalled and reinstalled from Market and I went from version 1.71 to 1.74 and you're its quirky but it does boost the sound
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AH I didn't realize the old version only went to 8 ... good find.

downloan this app to fix the sound but u have to root for it to work https://market.android.com/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.controlapp&feature=search_result
and also download this to make it even better, https://market.android.com/details?id=com.smartandroidapps.equalizer&feature=search_result u need to get the paid app to save ur own presets. hopes this helps

Notifications through Headphones

I really hate that when i have headphones in, or speakers, the phone still makes the sound for a notification.
I found this tasker script that SHOULD do it, but i can't get it to work.
Anybody smarter than me wanna help me get it to work?

Nickcu13 said:
I really hate that when i have headphones in, or speakers, the phone still makes the sound for a notification.
I found this tasker script that SHOULD do it, but i can't get it to work.
Anybody smarter than me wanna help me get it to work?
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Try putting the phone on vibrate lol

If you have a kernel that supports Voodoo Sound, what you can do is install the Voodoo Sound app and enable the "Don't interrupt music" setting. That setting puts your phone on silent whenever you have headphones plugged in. Super convenient

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If you have a kernel that supports Voodoo Sound, what you can do is install the Voodoo Sound app and enable the "Don't interrupt music" setting. That setting puts your phone on silent whenever you have headphones plugged in. Super convenient
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but i want the sound to come through the speakers.

Like some GB roms where it would play the notification sound without messing with the music volume?
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vopezy said:
Like some GB roms where it would play the notification sound without messing with the music volume?
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i dont care about the music. here is what i want:
i want to have headphones or a speaker in
i want my notification volume one
i want the notification to play through the connected speaker
i dont want the notification to play through the phone speaker
the tasker script is supposed to play a media file like it would a ringtone (recognizing a text and playing the media file through the headphones/speaker), however it does not work.

What Rom are you on?
Have you tried any others that do this... As a reference?
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bhundven said:
What Rom are you on?
Have you tried any others that do this... As a reference?
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I am currently using ASOP ICS ROM. Which ROMS do this?

Nickcu13 said:
I am currently using ASOP ICS ROM. Which ROMS do this?
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WHat phone do you have? What does it say in model in about phone?

eollie said:
WHat phone do you have? What does it say in model in about phone?
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i have the Samsung Galaxy S 4g. If i had another phone i would have posted it in that forum

I'm running aokp with hefe kernel and I use speakers at work, when I receive a text message it mutes the music for a second to play the text notification.
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I'm running aokp with hefe kernel and I use speakers at work, when I receive a text message it mutes the music for a second to play the text notification.
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but does it play it through the speakers that are plugged in or through your phone speakers?

All sounds play through my external speakers when I have them plugged in the jack
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Nickcu13 said:
but does it play it through the speakers that are plugged in or through your phone speakers?
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Nikcu13,
Ok, so it sounds like this might make for a neat libaudio/SGS4GParts hack for this kind of functionality.
File an enhancement bug here.
In the issue, be as detailed, if not more then you were in post #6
Thanks!

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All sounds play through my external speakers when I have them plugged in the jack
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can you send me a link of where to try this rom?

Nickcu13 said:
can you send me a link of where to try this rom?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1733097

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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1733097
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ok thanks. ill try it out tomorrow when i have time

how do i make the sounds NOT come of the phone speaker BUT come out of headphones/connected speakers?
it can't be that difficult. i know phones do it.

Nickcu13 said:
how do i make the sounds NOT come of the phone speaker BUT come out of headphones/connected speakers?
it can't be that difficult. i know phones do it.
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Dude you are way too demanding for this...the developer (bhund) already told you to open a git hub issue. Also, if it's so simple do it yourself...people here try to help but they aren't your workers. So relax with your demands/screaming in here.
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Nickcu13 said:
how do i make the sounds NOT come of the phone speaker BUT come out of headphones/connected speakers?
it can't be that difficult. i know phones do it.
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You're right. It is probably something super easy.
But, I am unemployed. I have a wife and daughter, and limited time to even look at my sgs4g.
When I do stuff, I get a bunch done in a little time frame. Probably about 5 hours a week.
The rest of the time, I'm trying to get a job, interviewing, dealing with rejection, taking my daughter to the playground, figuring out how I'm going to pay my bigger bills, etc...
You could always bone up and learn some C and go look at the wm8994 driver and libaudio in the device tree and fix it yourself. I know hampsterblade did it once, and we happily merged his change!